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What is ethnocentrism?
What is ethnocentrism?
- The belief in the inferiority of one's own cultural group
- The celebration of diverse cultural perspectives
- The belief in the superiority of one's own cultural group (correct)
- The belief in the equality of all cultural groups
How does ethnocentrism affect intercultural communication?
How does ethnocentrism affect intercultural communication?
- It encourages open-mindedness and acceptance
- It has no impact on intercultural communication
- It can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts (correct)
- It promotes mutual understanding and respect
What is the opposite of ethnocentrism?
What is the opposite of ethnocentrism?
- Cultural relativism (correct)
- Xenophobia
- Assimilation
- Cultural imperialism
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Ethnocentrism
- Ethnocentrism is the tendency to judge other cultures based on one's own cultural values and biases.
- It involves believing that one's own culture is superior to others and viewing other cultures from that perspective.
Effects of Ethnocentrism on Intercultural Communication
- Ethnocentrism can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunications in intercultural interactions.
- It can cause individuals to ignore or dismiss the cultural norms and values of others, leading to cultural insensitivity.
- Ethnocentrism can also lead to stereotyping and making assumptions about other cultures, which can hinder effective communication.
The Opposite of Ethnocentrism
- The opposite of ethnocentrism is ethnorelativism, which is the ability to understand and appreciate other cultures from their own perspective.
- Ethnorelativism involves recognizing and valuing cultural differences, rather than judging them based on one's own cultural norms.
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